Honda Recalls 298,231 Vehicles Worldwide

plans to recall 298,231 vehicles across 13 models to repair a manufacturing defect that could stop the cars' engines, the Associated Press reported, citing company documents.

The vehicles in question were manufactured between April and October 2005 and include Accord and Civic passenger cars and and Life minivans. Some of these vehicles are not sold in the U.S.

The recall is intended to fix a defect in the fuel pump relay that could stop the engine and prevent it from restarting, the company said in documents it filed with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Honda said it has received no reports of any accidents or injuries.